More Arrests Made
Jeff Davis Sheriff Preston Bohannon has announced this week that several drug-related arrests have been made in Jeff Davis County. Sheriff Bohannon said that as a result of several drug investigations, intense drug suppression efforts, by investigators and deputies, several suspects have been arrested in Jeff Davis County on the following charges: Dakoda Christopher Brinkley…
Read MoreChamber Events Updates
Chamber updates and closings due to Covid-19 The Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority employees will work from home this week. For assistance, call Sonya Miller at 912.253.3451 or Andrea Taylor at 912.327.0830. The Business and Industry Luncheon (HRJD meeting) scheduled for March 19 will be rescheduled. The Chamber Annual Event (A Night in Vegas),…
Read MoreSilicon Ranch Plans Expansions
At last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners, Joint Development Authority Executive Director Andrea Taylor talked to the commissioners about a request from Silicon Ranch solar energy for more aggressive tax abatements for its stage 5 expansion. Taylor pointed out that Luke Wilkinson and Matt Kisber from Silicon Ranch were present.…
Read MorePresidential Primary Rescheduled
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has rescheduled the upcoming Presidential Primary. The Georgia primary will now be held May 19, Raffensperger said in a statement. “Events are moving rapidly and my highest priority is the health of our poll workers, their families, and the community at large,” Mr. Raffensperger said. “Given these circumstances, I…
Read MoreFuneral Homes Cutting Services During Outbreak
Both Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and Miles Funeral Home this week announced they will comply with recommendations from federal and state government, and the Center for Disease Control to offer limited services. • Graveside services will be provided for immediate family only, as gatherings of more than 10 people are discouraged. • There will be no…
Read MoreHarris Running For Probate Judge
Glenn Harris Sr. has announced his candidacy for Probate Judge of Jeff Davis County. A lifelong resident of Hazlehurst, Harris attended Hazlehurst Elementary school and graduated from Hazlehurst High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, devoting 28 years to protecting our country, our freedom, and the American Dream. After retirement from the…
Read MoreParker Running For Sheriff
Geoffery Parker this week announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Jeff Davis County. In making his announcement, Parker said: “I would like to announce my candidacy for the office of the Sheriff of Jeff Davis County. I have been in law enforcement for 25 years. With my love of my home town, I wanted to…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Forces Closing, Cancellations, Rescheduling
In response to the national coronavirus outbreak, Jeff Davis County’s schools will be closed for two weeks, School Superintendent Chris Roppe announced last week. “In the interest of student, staff, and public safety, all Jeff Davis County Schools will be closed starting on Monday, March 16th for staff and students until Friday, March 27th,” Roppe…
Read MoreTwo Enter Guilty Pleas
Two defendants entered guilty pleas in a Feb. 24 session of Jeff Davis County Superior Court and were sentenced to long sentences by Superior Court Judge Roger B. Lane. Manual Gonzalez, 36, pled guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and was sentenced by Judge Lane to 15 years, with the first 10…
Read MoreDon’t Put Political Signs In Public Right Of Way
With election season upon us, the Georgia Department of Transportation reminded candidates and supporters about the fact Georgia law prohibits placing signs on public road right of ways. Signs can be placed on private property with the permission of the owner. Posting unauthorized signs on the state’s right of way are a safety hazard and…
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